Flour tortillas

Flour tortillas

Ingredients/Components

• salt
• flour - 3 c
• baking powder - 1 tsp
• boiling water - 3/4 1
• shortening - 1/2 c

How to make flour tortillas:

Combine the flour, shortening, baking powder and salt until crumbly. Add the water slowly. Knead 3 minutes. Cover and let rest 15 minutes or until slightly bloated and shiny. Form into 1 1/2 -inch balls. Roll thin and cook on ungreased griddle.

Recipe categories: Breads, North american, Flat Shaped breads.